Using Master Data and
Characteristics that Bear Master Data

Definition

Master data
is data that remains unchanged over a long period of time. Master data
contains information that is needed again and again in the same way. Characteristics
can bear master data in BI. Master data can be attributes, texts, or
hierarchies.

If characteristics
have attributes, texts, or hierarchies, they are referred to as
characteristics that bear master data.

The master data of a cost center
contains the name, the person responsible, the relevant hierarchy area, and so
on.

The master data of a supplier
contains the supplier's name, address, and bank details.

The master data of a user in the SAP
system contains his/her access authorizations to the system, standard printer,
start transaction, and so on.

Use

When you create a characteristic
InfoObject, it is possible to assign attributes, texts, hierarchies, or a
combination of this master data to the characteristic. If a characteristic
bears master data, you can edit it in the BI system in master data
maintenance.